Jack Riewoldt has been passed fit to play for the Tigers against Richmond.

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Richmond are set to be at full strength for Sunday's AFL elimination final against Carlton with goal-kicking ace Jack Riewoldt and veteran Chris Newman certainties to play.

Coach Damien Hardwick said the duo were fully recovered from their injuries and would play in the MCG blockbuster.

Both missed the Tigers' win over Essendon on Saturday night, with Riewoldt battling back and knee issues and Newman an ankle injury that has seen him spend three weeks on the sidelines.

"There's a possibility Jack could have played last week," said Hardwick.

"He just didn't quite feel right with his back but it was worth a punt just getting him up and ready for this week.

"It's really important that we take in fit, fresh players so he'll train today and Thursday and put his hand up to play.

"He'll be 100 per cent this weekend."

Former skipper Newman, who has had to wait 233 games for his first final, is also back in full training.

The veteran defender is the current holder of the unwanted record of most VFL/AFL games without a single play-off match.

"It's exciting for him no doubt," said Hardwick.

"There's no player that I've had a greater feel for in the fact that I think he deserved to play.

"He's been an outstanding contributor to our footy club and he's an outstanding character so it's just reward."

The only player in any doubt is speedster Matt White, who injured his hamstring against the Bombers and is rated a 50-50 proposition.

"He's had a great year and he's an important run and carry player so we'll see how he trains," said the coach.

Hardwick also has to fit Shane Edwards back into the team after his one-week suspension, with White, veteran midfielder Shane Tuck, back-up ruckman Orren Stephenson and promoted rookie Ricky Petterd possible casualties.

Tuck is desperate to play in his first final after 171 games, having announced his plans to retire at season end.

"He played really well last week, he's been a real impact player for us, coming off (the bench) in that sub role," said Hardwick.